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Spade Anchor question
It's an A140. Specified for a boat in the 53' to 65' range. Our
boat is 43' and weighs in at 14 tons or so. I always use an anchor that is one size larger than what is recommended by the manufacturer. Doug s/v Callista "Paul L" wrote in message ... What size aluminum Spade do you have? How long/heavy is your boat. I'm interested in going to an a spade. Paul www.jcruiser.org "Doug Dotson" wrote in message ... We have been somewhat dissapointed in our aluminum Spade. Works as well as the Bruce in mud, but will not set reliably in sand, especially grass over sand. I dove down on it and poked the point into the bottom as far as I could, but when we drifted back on it it just flopped over and dragged along on its side. Had to switch to a CQR for grass/sand conditions. Spade (the company and reps) do not seem to be interested in giving any advice so we keep it as a spare, disassembled amnd in a locker. Doug s/v Callista "Cindy Ballreich" wrote in message ... Lee, Tamaroak, and Wayne, Yes, I was hoping that Glenn would answer. We've got his web site bookmarked. How are you guys liking your Spades? What size did you get? Any problems with your bow roller? How's the reset with big wind shifts? We've seen the Practical Sailor tests and they're very impressive, but they're not exactly "real world" conditions. Cindy Lee Huddleston wrote: BTW Cindy, Glenn Ashmore sells or at least used to sell Spade anchors, so he really knows of what he writes. I purchased a Spade from him and was very pleased with the price, advice, and the prompt service. |
Spade Anchor question
I suspect that the steel anchor would have been a better choice. It
seems that the aluminum one just isn;t heavy enough to settle in to initiate a set. Doug s/v Callista "Glenn Ashmore" wrote in message news:RAHEc.37251$cj3.21188@lakeread01... Doug, I am taking a steel and an aluminum 100 with me to the BVI for our charter at the end of the month and one reason is to study the problem you are having. (The other is to make it a "business expense".) :-) I will report back on my results. Glenn Doug Dotson wrote: We have been somewhat dissapointed in our aluminum Spade. Works as well as the Bruce in mud, but will not set reliably in sand, especially grass over sand. I dove down on it and poked the point into the bottom as far as I could, but when we drifted back on it it just flopped over and dragged along on its side. Had to switch to a CQR for grass/sand conditions. Spade (the company and reps) do not seem to be interested in giving any advice so we keep it as a spare, disassembled amnd in a locker. Doug s/v Callista "Cindy Ballreich" wrote in message ... Lee, Tamaroak, and Wayne, Yes, I was hoping that Glenn would answer. We've got his web site bookmarked. How are you guys liking your Spades? What size did you get? Any problems with your bow roller? How's the reset with big wind shifts? We've seen the Practical Sailor tests and they're very impressive, but they're not exactly "real world" conditions. Cindy Lee Huddleston wrote: BTW Cindy, Glenn Ashmore sells or at least used to sell Spade anchors, so he really knows of what he writes. I purchased a Spade from him and was very pleased with the price, advice, and the prompt service. -- Glenn Ashmore I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com |
Spade Anchor question
We have pretty much decided to get a 60# CQR to
complement our 65# Bruce. Doug s/v Callista "Wayne.B" wrote in message ... On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 18:06:12 -0400, "Doug Dotson" wrote: We have been somewhat dissapointed in our aluminum Spade. Works as well as the Bruce in mud, but will not set reliably in sand, especially grass over sand. ====================================== I'd guess that it's a weight issue since my 44# S100 has been very good in those conditions. I have a spare 44# delta plow if you'd like to negotiate... |
Spade Anchor question
On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 09:54:52 -0400, Glenn Ashmore
wrote: I sure appreciate all the kind words (mumble, shuffle, blush) and would like to use them on my web site if it is OK. At the same time I would like some feedback on a few questions that have come up: How is the anchor riding on your roller? Did you have to make any modifications? How is the finish on the aluminum models holding up? Same for the yellow paint on all models? BTW, I have had two reports that 1-Shot sign painters paint matches perfectly and last longer. One thing I have had in the back of my mind for some time is the possibility of corrosion around the stainless bolt in the aluminum models. I have not had any reports of it but I have started adding a piece of heat shrink tube and nylon washers to isolate the bolt. Now the most important part: An incident in New Zealand has been reported in several sailing magazines that is causing some concern. It seems that the accident was blamed on the Nyloc nut on an S100 backing off allowing the bolt to fall out. I have done a lot of research into this accident and Nyloc nuts in general and just do not see how this is possible. The people at Spade can't figure out how it could happen either. There are a number of factors in the accident report that just do not add up. However, to be safe, I am drilling the bolts on 140s and 200s and adding a stainless cotter pin. The bolts on the 100s and 80s is to small for a pin. I would like for everyone to check their anchors. THe nut should be snug but not necessarily torqued down. If anyone finds one has backed off even a little please let me know. If you don't plan on disassembling the anchor, crimp the threads at the end just in case. If you don't want to do that please add the nut to things to check on your deck inspections. Also, Nyloc nuts should not be reused. If you need to take your anchor apart use a new nut. They are metric so if you can't find one, let me know and I will send you a couple at no charge. Again, I do not believe there is anything to it but I want everyone to be on the safe side. Glen, Will you be have anyomore spades for sale? Are you the gentalman that did a bulk order deal on Spade anchors about two years ago? Thanks, flyer |
Spade Anchor question
On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 09:54:52 -0400, Glenn Ashmore
wrote: I sure appreciate all the kind words (mumble, shuffle, blush) and would like to use them on my web site if it is OK. At the same time I would like some feedback on a few questions that have come up: How is the anchor riding on your roller? Did you have to make any modifications? Glenn, You would be most welcome to include my comments on your web site. My boat is a 43 foot steel hull and deck, Mauritius 43 designed by Bruce Roberts-Goodson, center cockpit, cutter-ketch, raised poop, about 32,000 lbs. I got the 66 lb steel spade from you. It fits very well on my roller. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you how well it holds; just after purchasing the anchor a death in my family has kept me from sailing this boat for a couple of years. Hopefully that will change soon. I have always appreciated your good advice freely shared on this and other news groups. I hope that you can keep "feeding your sailing kitty." How about other boat parts or equipment? Got any deals on isolation transformers? Lee Huddleston s/v Truelove lying Sea Gate Marina Beaufort, NC |
Spade Anchor question
Cindy Ballreich wrote in message ...
I saw a Spade anchor (S80) the other day that was different from others that I've seen. The blade had a series of ridges on it above where the shank attaches (the yellow part) and the shank had a rounded detail along the top and bottom and appeared to have been cast. Has anyone else seen one like this? Are there any functional differences between this and the more common smooth blade and shank? My Spade A100 has a shank slightly off-center (as in not perpendicular) with the plow. This doesn't seem to affect its ability to set but was wondering if anyone out there has noticed the same thing. My A80 is perfect however... |
Spade Anchor question
We have used an aluminum Spade 80 for our 7000# boat for 5 seasons on
the Chesapeake. In article sDzEc.37225$cj3.11922@lakeread01, Glenn Ashmore wrote: At the same time I would like some feedback on a few questions that have come up: How is the finish on the aluminum models holding up? The paint on the tip, of course, wore off fairly early, but that section stays polished. The rest started flaking after a year or so, starting at the edges. Half of it is gone now after more than 300 anchorings. Mostly, it's the aluminum corroding. One thing I have had in the back of my mind for some time is the possibility of corrosion around the stainless bolt in the aluminum models. We have a very slight bit; nothing to be worried about. Now the most important part: An incident in New Zealand has been reported in several sailing magazines that is causing some concern. It seems that the accident was blamed on the Nyloc nut on an S100 backing off allowing the bolt to fall out. Unlikely, in my mind. The bolt doesn't seem to be strained that much, the nut even less. It would take an unlikely number of coincidences to back the nut off AND punch the bolt out. Even with the bolt out, ours is very difficult to disassemble with just a little dirt . Heck, removing the bolt can be difficult in the Fall. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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